If it is found that the same technology also had a role in the Ethiopian Airlines crash, what sort of repercussions would Boeing be subject to? It is part of the flight control software on both the Max 8 and the Max 9. If information from the Ethiopian Airlines crash suggests the software might have been a factor in the disaster, the consequences for Boeing could be severe. Additionally, on Tuesday, the European Union and other countries around the world banned Max models from flying in their airspace. What training is required for 737 pilots to transition to flying the 737 Max 8?

Source: New York Times March 13, 2019 01:45 UTC